Nexperia has introduced its 80 V RET (resistor-equipped transistor) family. The company says the new RETs, or “digital transistors,” provide enough headroom for use in 48 V automotive circuits. RETs save space and reduce manufacturing costs by combining the bias resistor and bias-emitter resistor in the same SOT23 (250 mW Ptot) or SOT323 (235 mW
Month: February 2021
A brand new Tesla Semi prototype has been spotted between Tesla’s Fremont factory and Gigafactory Nevada ahead of the start of production. Tesla Semi When unveiling Tesla Semi in 2017, the automaker said that the electric truck would be available in 2019. After a few delays, Tesla talked about “low-volume production in late 2020, but the
Although I’ve previously tested this car on Fully Charged, this time I had a little more time to think about it. And I wanted to drive it again. The VW Golf GTE plug in hybrid is available now from all good VW outlets.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries selects Corvus Orca ESS for battery-powered propulsion system on board all-electric Asahi Tanker vessel Bergen, Norway and Vancouver, Canada – January 28, 2021 – Corvus Energy is pleased to announce that Kawasaki Heavy Industries has selected Corvus Energy to supply the energy storage system (ESS) for the first zero-emissions electric “e5 tanker” currently
By Joey Klender Posted on February 1, 2021 Tesla CEO Elon Musk convinced Robinhood frontman Vlad Tenev to “spill the beans” regarding spontaneous trade restrictions on stocks during a Clubhouse meeting on Sunday evening. Tenev has been under heavy fire from retail investors who use the Robinhood platform for trading ever since subreddit WallStreetBets has
Sponsored by Nordson Sealant Equipment Nordson Sealant Equipment is in Wixom, MI, USA and specializes in automated sealing and dispensing for 1-part and 2-part materials used in electric vehicle battery cell manufacturing. Nordson designs and manufacturers meters and valves to precisely dispense sealant and adhesives materials. We proudly partner with most of the top 10
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said late last week that the city will “renounce fossil fuels fully.” SunPower and EagleView are working together to reduce solar installation timelines and costs. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price
We’ve shared some stories with you in the past about Steve Sasman. He hooked up with EVANNEX to share some articles about his Tesla Model S road trips and ownership experiences. Sasman says there are plenty of ways you can make money with your Tesla. In fact, his YouTube channel is called Tesla Renter, since
U.K.-based Watt Electric Vehicle Company has developed a flexible skateboard platform for low-volume manufacturers, and to show it off the company created an electric coupe inspired by the classic Porsche 356 sports car. The car was specifically modeled on the 1955 Porsche 356a, but with many changes inside and out, according to Watt. A 40-kilowatt-hour
D2H Advanced Technologies has delivered a project that solves a known charging issue with a production EV. The company deployed its battery simulation and correlation capability to enhance battery thermal management in a fast-charge scenario, accelerating the development process to reduce excess noise from high pumping power and help the dissipation of heat. The project
A new video released by Texas-based electric powersports company Volcon shows the Volcon Grunt off-road electric motorcycle riding in more detail than we’ve ever seen before. Volcon Grunt electric motorcycle video The Grunt is Volcon’s first planned electric powersports vehicle headed for production at the company’s new factory. The Texas factory is currently under construction
Roush is offering a line of upgrades for the Ford F-Series Super Duty, but nothing as extreme as what the tuning company and race team has done for the smaller F-150. Mechanical upgrades include a coilover 2.0 Performance Suspension System by Fox, front slotted brake rotors and pads, and a Roush exhaust system with dual